Apparently they are contaminated with the bacterium Salmonella.
During routine testing by the FDA on the pig ears, Salmonella was discovered. Additional testing revealed the bacteria also in the beef hooves and in the manufacturing environment.
The risk for humans handling the contaminated these dog treats can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Even healthy people infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea. nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
You pets, with Salmonella can become lethargic and have diarrhea or fever and vomiting.
The products to be on the out look for are the brand names Doggie Delight and Pet Carousel for pig ear products and Choo Hooves, Dentley’s, Doggie Delight and Pet Carousel for affected beef hooves.
